USER'S MANUAL Night Vision Weapon Sight
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1. A AR IASICHNT SPEAR Night Vision Weapon Sight USER S MANUAL Important Export Restrictions Commodities products tech nologies and services of this manual are controlled by the U S Department of State Office of Defense Trade Controls in accor dance with International Traffic in Arms ITAR Title 22 Code of Federal Regulations Part 120 130 and or by the Export Adminis tration Regulations EAR of U S Department of Commerce At any time when a license or a written approval of the U S Government is applicable to it it is illegal and strictly forbidden to export in tend to export transfer in any other manner whatsoever sell any hardware or technical data provide any associated service to any non U S resident beyond or within the United States territory until the valid license or written approval has been issued by the Departments of the U S Government having jurisdiction Addi tionally U S law prohibits the sale transfer or export of items to certain restricted parties destinations and embargoed countries as identified on lists maintained by the U S Department of State the U S Department of Commerce and the U S Department of Treasury It is the responsibility of the Customer to be aware of these lists The sale transfer transportation or shipment out side of the U S of any product prohibited or restricted for export without complying with U S export control laws and regulations including proper export lice2. NTS OF THE UNIT AND SAID DAMAGE WILL NOT BE COVERED UNDER THIS WARRANTY This warranty is extended only to the original purchaser Any breach of this warranty shall be enforced unless the customer notifies Armasight at the address noted below within the applicable warranty period The customer understands and agrees that except for the foregoing warranty no other warranties written or oral statu tory expressed or implied including any implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose shall apply to the product All such implied warranties are hereby and expressly disclaimed LIMITATION OF LIABILITY Armasight will not be liable for any claims actions suits proceedings costs expenses damages or liabilities arising out of the use of this product Operation and use of the product are the sole responsibility of the Customer Armasight s sole undertaking is limited to providing the products and services outlined herein in accordance with the terms and conditions of this Agreement The provision of products sold and services performed by Armasight to the Customer shall not be inter preted construed or regarded either expressly or implied as being for the benefit of or creating any obligation toward any third party of legal entity outside Armasight and the Customer Armasight s obligations under this Agreement extend solely to the Customer Armasight s liability hereunder for damages regardless of the form or action sh
3. all not exceed the fees or other charges paid to Armasight by the customer or customer s dealer Armasight shall not in any event be liable for special indirect incidental or consequential damages including but not limited to lost income lost revenue or lost profit whether such damages were foreseeable or not at the time of purchase and whether or not such damages arise out of a breach of warranty a breach of agreement negligence strict liability or any other theory of liability PRODUCT WARRANTY REGISTRATION In order to validate the warranty on your product Armasight must receive a completed Product Warranty Registration Card for each unit or the Customer can complete a warranty registration on our website at www armasight com Please complete the included form and immediately mail it to our Service Center Armasight Inc 815 Dubuque Avenue South San Francisco CA 94080 United States of America OBTAINING WARRANTY SERVICE To obtain warranty service on your unit the End user Customer must notify the Armasight service department via email Send any requests to service armasight com to receive a Return Merchandise Authorization number RMA When re turning any device please take in the product to your retailer or send the product postage paid and with a copy of your sales receipt to Armasight Corporation s service center at the address listed above All merchandise must be fully insured with the correct postage Arma
4. and turn the nut D CW CCW respectively in one two increments see note below Much like when the cam E is released back ward moving springs will cause the nut D to slide back into its hole NOTE The eight sided nuts of the mount lever cam locks will only fit into their holes if turned in one of the discrete positions using increments equal to 360 8 4 Verify that the adjusted lever cam lock securely holds the weapon mounting rail 5 Repeat the procedure to adjust the clamping device s second lever cam lock 3 OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS CONTROLS The Armasight Spear weapon sights feature simple easy to operate controls and adjustments To turn on the sight rotate the operation switch from the OFF position To turn off the sight rotate the operation switch to the fixed OFF position To adjust the reticle brightness do the following 1 Turn the sight on OPERATION SWITCH 2 Look into the eyepiece you will be able to see the reticle brightness through the viewfinder Rotate the operation switch to gradually adjust the reticle bright ness until the desired level of brightness is reached FOCUSING YOUR DEVICE To focus the Spear turn the diopter ring clockwise until it stops Then while looking through the eye piece aim the sight towards an object in the distance and begin slowly rotating the diopter ring in a counterclockwise direction until the image becomes sharp and clear NOTE Ifyou are
5. ared Illuminator Detachable IR850 Power Supply 1 x 3V CR123A type battery Battery Life up to 60 hrs Reticle System Red Windage amp Elewation Adjustment 1 2 MOA Environmental Rating Water and fog resistant Operating Temperature 40 to 50 C Storage Temperature 50 to 70 C Dimensions 295x100x100 mm 11 6 x3 9 x3 9 Weight 1 5kg 3 4 Ibs Armasight reserves the right to modify these specifications at any time without notice Any CR123 type rechargeable batteries with voltage 3 2V can be used 2 PREPARATIONS FOR OPERATION WARNING The Spear night vision weapon sights are designed for several years of reliable service To ensure trouble free performance please observe the following instructions e Do not activate the device in daylight unless the protective lens cover is fitted securely over the objective lens If the device is ON do not direct the device towards bright light sources such as car headlights camp fires street lights etc as this will cause damage to the device e Do not check the device s operation in daylight unless the front lens cap is fitted securely over the lens and even then the device should only be ON for the few seconds it takes to es tablish correct operation e Do not open the body of the device or otherwise disassemble it e Avoid dropping or otherwise impacting the device e Do not expose the device to moisture or extreme temperatures e Donottouch the lenses Clean optical
6. attery If these actions fail submit the device for unit level maintenance Verify that the objective lens and eye Poori li piece are focused oor image qualit a Check if the lenses are greasy fogged or dirty If the problem persists contact your service center Check the exit pupil distance value Light is visible through the eyecup Check the eyepiece resilience Diopter adjustment cannot be per Check to see if the diopter adjustment formed ring is deformed or broken With the sight on turn the IR illuminator IR illuminator does not switch on on in dark area Visually estimate if the observed scene is lighted ACTION Replace the battery or install it prop erly Focus the ocular and lens Thoroughly clean the surfaces of each lens Press the eyecup to your face If the eyecup is defective contact your service center If the diopter adjustment ring is dam aged contact your service center If the IR illuminator does not turn on contact your service center PRODUCT WARRANTY REGISTRATION CARD PRODUCT INFORMATION Product Name Purchased From Purchase Date _C C CSCSCSCS Prroduict Serial CUSTOMER INFORMATION Name Address City Country Zip Day Phone Home Phone E mail address 7 WARRANTY INFORMATION This product is guaranteed to be free from manufacturing defects in material and workmanship under normal use for a period of two 2 years from the date of purchase In the event
7. d moving out towards the edge without touching the barrel Change the cotton swab as soon as it becomes dirty CAUTION Only apply photographic lens cleaning tissues to the optical surfaces Avoid damaging or leaving fingerprints on the lenses A can of compressed air may be used to blow dust off of the lenses Do not tip the can while spraying as you may cause the propellant to freeze as it exits the can This may damage the glass PREPARATIONS FOR STORAGE When preparing your Spear for storage perform the following steps 1 Verify that the sights are operating in accordance with all previously specified procedures 2 3 Clean the sights and all accessories 4 Remove the batteries from the battery compartments Place all components into the storage case 6 TROUBLESHOOTING Common problems that may occur with your Spear or the detection and viewing tests as well as ac tions you can take to correct them are listed in the Troubleshooting Guide table This table does not list all of the malfunctions that may occur with your device If you experience a malfunction that is not listed on this table please contact Armasight or your Spear retailer NOTE Before you use this table be sure that you have performed all normal operational safety care and handling checks and procedures Troubleshooting Guide PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE Inspect for a missing defective or im The sight does not switch on properly installed b
8. ease in the number of deaths re ported to the agency that are associated with an apparent sensitivity to natural latex proteins If you are allergic to latex it is a good idea to learn which products contain it and strictly avoid ex posure www armasight com
9. han 1 lux at an illuminance level of 1 lux you will barely be able to read a newspaper even after your eyes have adapted to the dim light or darkness 2 Remove the front lens cap 3 Activate the unit by rotating the operation switch from OFF position After a momentary delay a green light indicating correct IIT operation will appear 4 Observe the scene and focus your Spear RETICLE The Armasight Spear reticle provides a clear aiming point even when difficult to see games or objects blend into the ATED RED background Posts and crosshairs appear in the center sec peo tion of the field of view but occupy a minimal portion of the image making precise shots on even the smallest targets easy and accurate Lit center section of crosshairs have an adjustable brightness to lead your eye directly to the center and aiming position The result is fast precision target acqui sition ELEVATION WINDAGE AND ELEVATION ADJUSTMENT The vertical and horizontal adjustments of the Armasight Spear can be regulated by adjusting the elevation and wind age turrets You will first need to remove the dust caps Each click indicates 1 2 of an inch at 100 yard s distance Once the turrets stop turning do not attempt to turn them any fur ther as this may damage the mechanism 4 IRILLUMINATOR Infrared illuminators are used in areas where the level of light is not sufficient for the unit to generate a bright clear image An IR illuminator p
10. high tech tough and durable night vision riflescope that delivers great perfor mance at the lowest possible cost Featuring a high quality Gen 2 image intensifier tube an adjustable illuminated reticle easy to use internal windage and elevation adjustments and simple controls the Ar masight Spear will allow you to see beyond the expected in nighttime conditions The Armasight Spear riflescope is equipped with an armored rubber coated housing made from aircraft aluminum The Spear is fitted with a double lever quick release mount that allows for highly accurate rail positioning ensuring user comfort For improved accuracy and ergonomics the Spear features precision top wheel focus A high powered long range IR illuminator is included for long range use Water resistant robust and lightweight the Armasight Spear is the perfect night vision riflescope for hunters and tactical marksmen FEATURES 4X magnification Shock protected all glass IR transmission multicoated optics Rubberized body Illuminated reticle with brightness adjustment Detachable long range infrared illuminator Water and fog resistant design Quick release mount Mounts to standard Weaver rails Water and fog resistant Limited two year warranty SPECIFICATIONS Generation Gen 2 Magnification 4x Lens System F 1 5 108 mm FOV 10 Exit Pupil 10 mm Eye Relief 46 mm Range of Focus 25 m to infinity Diopter Adjustment 6 to 2 Controls Direct Infr
11. nsing documentation or authoriza tion is unlawful and may result in civil and or criminal penalties and or constitute a federal crime Diversion contrary to U S law is strictly prohibited PARTS OF THE WEAPON SIGHT LENS FOCUSING KNOB PICATINNY RAIL OPERATION SWITCH UNIT ON OFF RETICLE BRIGHTNESS ADJUSTMENT BATTERY COMPARTMENT CAP QUICK RELEASE MOUNTING SYSTEM OBJECTIVE LENS CAP IR850 DETACHABLE LONG RANGE IR ILLUMINATOR INCLUDED ELEVATION ADJUSTMENT WINDAGE ADJUSTMENT EYECUP DIOPTER ADJUSTMENT RING IR850W DETACHABLE WIDE ANGLE ADJUSTABLE LONG RANGE HARD SHIPPING IR ILLUMINATOR STORAGE CASE PART IAIR850IRO00002 PART ANHC000004 OPTIONAL OPTIONAL CAUTION This product contains natural rubber latex which may cause allergic reactions The FDA has noted an increase in the number of reported deaths that are associated with an apparent sensitivity to natural latex proteins If you are allergic to latex it is a good idea to learn which products contain it and strictly avoid exposure to those products The information provided in this manual is intended for familiarization with the product only The contents may undergo further changes with no commitment by Armasight to notify customers of any updates Armasight assumes no responsibility for any misprints or other errors that this manual may contain 1 DESCRIPTION AND DATA DESCRIPTION The Armasight Spear is a
12. operating your Spear in daylight verify that the protective lens cover is securely fitted over the objective lens before you begin adjusting the diopter You sight has the ability to focus when over both long range and short range distances Focus the front lens by rotating the focusing knob until the image becomes clear SET UP PROCEDURES To check device s operation in daylight or in an illuminated room observe the following procedures 1 Verify that the battery is inserted into the battery compartment in accordance with the polarity markings on the body of the sight 2 Verify that the objective lens is securely closed 3 Without removing the protective caps activate the unit by rotating the operation switch from OFF position While looking through the eyepiece observe the scene Verify that the green light indicating correct IIT operation is on 4 Adjust the eyepiece s diopter ring and lens focus until the image becomes clear and sharp 5 Turn the unit off by rotating the operation switch to OFF position The green glow will disappear from the eyepiece OPERATION IN NIGHTTIME CONDITIONS CAUTION Avoid exposing the sight to bright light sources Bright light emitted by fires automobile head lights lanterns projectors etc will damage your Spear 1 Visually estimate the illuminance level in the viewing area Operation of the device with the objec tive lens cap removed is safe only when the illuminance level is less t
13. ount 2 Turn on the sight and the IR illuminator 3 Carefully move the lens of the IR850 up and down and side to side While looking through the eye pieces of your device observe the IR spot position 4 Once the IR spot is centered in the field of view tighten the fixing screw of the clamp 5 MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES The Spear should always be stored in the supplied packaging particularly in heated and ventilated rooms To keep the device operational please follow the instructions below regarding preparations preparations for storage The battery should be stored separately from the device and be inserted into the battery compartment only when the device is being prepared for use The presence of both acids and alkalis near the device is not recommended While stored your Spear should be protected from exposure to direct sunlight or extreme tempera tures SPEAR CLEANING PROCEDURES 1 Gently remove any dirt from the sight s body using a clean soft cloth 2 Wipe external surfaces down with the exception of optical surfaces with a clean cloth that has been moistened with pure water 3 Dry all wet surfaces with a different clean dry cloth 4 Carefully remove any dirt from the optical surfaces using a lens brush 5 To avoid scratches optical surfaces must be cleaned using a clean cotton swab that has been slight ly dampened with pure alcohol The glass should be wiped in circular motions starting from the center an
14. parts with a clean soft cloth and only use professional lens cleaners designed for use with optics Do not forget to remove the battery from the battery compartment if the device is to be stored for more than 3 days e Do not forget to turn the device off during periods of non operation WARNING Consider the following information and restrictions in order to avoid damaging the device and to ensure a long service life and failure free operation e Performance of the device in nighttime conditions depends on the level of ambient light in the environment Some light moonlight starlight etc is required for the device to provide an image e The level of ambient light is reduced by the presence of clouds shade or objects that block natural light buildings trees etc e The device loses its effectiveness when operated in shadowed areas e The effectiveness of the device is adversely affected by weather conditions such as rain snow sleet and fog as well as environmental conditions such as smoke or dust e The device s resolution level is reduced in environments with very low light conditions The visibility will degrade significantly under starlight conditions particularly in low contrast envi ronments such as deserts large areas of uniform vegetation etc e The device is equipped with a protection system that will automatically disable the image intensifier tube when the illuminance level stays above 40 lux for over 10
15. rovides infrared light which although invisible to the naked eye can greatly enhance the performance of night vision devices Turn on the IR850 when working in total darkness Remember that the beam emitted by your IR illuminator will lose its brightness over long distances IR ILLUMINATOR INSTALLATION The IR850 is a removable infrared illuminator that can be installed on the rail of the Spear To install the IR illuminator on your sight perform the following steps 1 Loosen the fixing screw on the IR850 mount BEAM DIRECTION OPERATION SWITCH ADJUSTMENT 2 Place the IR8150 on the Picatinny rail PAETERY CAE FOCUS ADJUSTMENT 3 Tighten the fixing screw IR ILLUMINATOR OPERATION The Armasight IR850 runs on a single CR123A battery To install the battery unscrew the battery compartment cap and insert the battery in accordance with the polarity mark ings on the unit s body Screw the battery compartment cap back into position FIXING SCREW SCREW OF CLAMP To turn the IR850 on rotate the operation switch from the OFF position To adjust the power and brightness of the beam emitted by the IR850 rotate the illuminator operation switch Focus the IR beam to change the field of coverage To focus the beam rotate the IR illuminator lens until the image becomes clear Adjust the IR spot position in the field of view of the NVD night vision device as follows 1 Loosen the screw of the clamp on the IR illuminator m
16. seconds BATTERY INSTALLATION 1 Unscrew the battery compartment cap 2 Insert the battery into the battery compartment following the polarity order marked on the com partment for reference Remember that the Spear requires a single 3 Volt lithium CR123A battery 3 Screw the battery cap back into place MOUNTING ON A WEAPON WARNING When installing the equipment on a weapon verify that the weapon is clear and that the safety is on before proceeding To install the Spear on a Picatinny Weaver rail perform the following 1 Unlock the clamping device of the Spear mount by pushing down on the lever holders A and un locking the levers B 2 Install the Spear on the Picatinny Weaver rail so that the stops C slide into the transverse slots on the rail 3 Fix the Spear to the rail by locking the levers B 4 Verify that the clamping device is firmly holding the Spear If necessary adjust the clamping device s lever cam locks as detailed in Chapter Clamping Device Adjustment MOUNT TOP VIEW MOUNT UNDERSIDE VIEW E POSITION Z e ZA UNLOCK POSITION LOCKED POSITION CLAMPING DEVICE ADJUSTMENT To adjust the mount s clamping device do the following 1 Remove the Spear from the weapon 2 With the clamping device unlocked push the cam E towards the arrow which will cause the nut D to slide out of its hole 3 To tighten loosen the clamping device push down on the cam E
17. sight will not be responsible for improper postage or merchandise that becomes lost or damaged during shipment When sending product back please clearly write the RMA on the outside of the shipping box Please include a letter that indicates your RMA the Customer s Name a Return Address reason for the return Contact information valid telephone numbers and or an e mail address and proof of purchase that will help us to establish the valid start date of the warranty Product merchandise returns that do not have an RMA listed may be refused or a sig nificant delay in processing may occur Estimated Warranty service time is 10 20 business days The End user Customer is responsible for postage to Armasight for warranty service Armasight will cover return postage shipping after warranty repair to the End user Customer only if the product is covered by the aforementioned warranty Armasight will return the product after warranty service by domestic UPS Ground service and or domestic mail Should any other requested required or international shipping methods be necessary the postage shipping fee will be the responsibility of the End user Customer 11 AR NIASICHNT Armasight Inc 815 Dubuque Avenue South San Francisco CA 94080 Phone 888 959 2259 Fax 888 959 2260 Intl Phone Fax 650 492 7755 info armasight com CAUTION This product contains natural rubber latex which may cause allergic reactions FDA has noted an incr
18. that a defect covered by the below warranty occurs during the applicable period stated above Armasight at its discretion will either repair or replace the product such action on the part of Armasight shall be the full extent of Armasight s liability and the Customer s sole and exclusive reparation This warranty does not cover a product if it has a been used in ways other than its normal and customary manner b subjected to misuse c subjected to alterations modifications or repairs by the Customer or by any party other than Armasight without prior written consent of Armasight d special order or close out merchandise or merchandise sold as is by either Armasight or the Armasight dealer or e merchandise that has been discontinued by the manufacturer and either parts or replacement units are not available due to reasons beyond the control of Armasight Armasight shall not be responsible for any defects or damage that in Armasight s view are a result from the mishandling abuse misuse improper storage or improper operation of the device including use in conjunction with equipment that is electrically or mechanically incompatible with or of inferior quality to the product as well as failure to maintain the environmental conditions specified by the manufacturer CUSTOMER IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT OPERATION OF THE EQUIPMENT DURING DAYLIGHT HOURS OR UNDER ANY EXCESSIVE LIGHT CONDITIONS MAY PERMANENTLY DAMAGE THE INTERNAL COMPO NE
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